Chestnut Carbon · 20 hours ago
Forest Inventory Intern
Arkansas
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$17/hr - $20/hr
1+ years expChestnut Carbon is a company focused on sustainable nature-based projects to help clients achieve net-zero goals. They are hiring two Forest Inventory Interns to gain experience in the voluntary forest carbon industry and support forest inventory efforts for their restoration programs.
Carbon CaptureCleanTechEnvironmental EngineeringForestry
Responsibilities
Support key biometrics initiatives by completing forest inventory work on Afforestation projects across Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama
Install and measure permanent forest inventory plots
Assess and record plot- and tree-level variables for the purpose of long-term monitoring, carbon quantification, verification, and modelling
Complete data entry and QA/QC procedures to ensure data is collected, entered, and reported correctly
Collect forest inventory data on the Improved Forest Management program (established forests) using proprietary and cutting-edge data collection devices and software
Complete property inspections while visiting sites to ensure gates are locked, sites are secure, and trespassing is not occurring
Establish and measure soil carbon plots, ensuring compliance with project standards
Qualification
Required
Completed or pursuing a degree in forestry or a closely related field
Completed coursework in dendrology, forest mensuration/biometrics, silviculture, and GIS
1+ year(s) or internship experience(s) in forestry, with a preference for experience in forest inventory and tree identification
Located or able to relocate to the Little Rock/Conway/Morrilton, Arkansas area
Have medical and automobile insurance as required by state law
Proficient in the use of smartphone technology, digital cameras, and hand-held GPS devices
Possess a valid driver's license
Ability to travel to sites across different states
Occasional overnight stays may be necessary across distant locations
Possess a vehicle capable of driving various distances
Company
Chestnut Carbon
Chestnut Carbon develops and manages reforestation and afforestation forestry projects that generate carbon removal credits.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$660MKey Investors
JP MorganKimmeridge
2025-09-16Series B· $90M
2025-07-22Debt Financing· $210M
2025-02-12Series B· $160M
Leadership Team
Brian DiMarino
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
Business Insider
2025-09-29
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